Located on the north shore of the Dominican Republic, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Puerto Plata was the original tourist town in the country before Punta Cana became the favorite destination. Christopher Columbus created a settlement nearby during his travels. And while the tourism is not what … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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Celebrating 7 Years of Caroline in the City
In past years, I've marked the date in my calendar, but this year, it took noticing my Facebook memories to jog my memory. Seven years flew by for me, starting with a cookie-cutter Blogger website to my current one, which I designed myself. Despite the fact that little has changed about this … [Read more...] about Celebrating 7 Years of Caroline in the City
Photo Friday: Manly, Australia
One of my favorite neighborhoods in Sydney is Manly. The beachside community is further out than some of the other suburbs, but it's easily accessible from Sydney's Circular Quay via ferry. I came out here a handful of times when I lived there and had friends who called the suburb home. Anytime I … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Manly, Australia
On Traveling with Eczema
For most, packing for a trip is a simple matter. You throw in your favorite shampoo and makeup along with clothing. But for me, I pack items to keep me from having an eczema flare up. For the last five years, I've dealt with dry, flaky and inflamed skin every few months in places like my lips, hands … [Read more...] about On Traveling with Eczema
Visiting The Cloisters in New York City
When most people plan their trips to New York City, they stay within the confines of downtown Manhattan. They might visit stops on Museum Row like the Guggenheim or Metropolitan Museum of Art, but taking the subway for over 100 blocks seems out of the question. But there are so many things to … [Read more...] about Visiting The Cloisters in New York City